Economy

The government has nominated ex-Finance Minister Kittirat Na Ranong, a loyalist of the ruling Pheu Thai party, as the next chairman of the Bank of Thailand.

A disproportionately hardline policy from the incoming Trump administration could ultimately see a more isolated U.S. lose the tech war, and a great deal more. 

Kazakhstan once harbored grand plans for a high-speed rail network. While its neighbors have pushed ahead with such projects, why has HSR fallen out of favor in Astana?

Despite comprehensive plans, market skepticism persists amid limited consumer stimulus and lingering long-term fiscal challenges.

Some observers claim that the country has become too reliant on China for its own good – but the data says otherwise.

For New Zealand, Trump’s overwhelming win in the U.S. election might spark a rethink of its policy of aligning more closely with Washington.

The garment manufacturer is struggling with a heavy debt burden, a slump in demand, and a flood of inexpensive imports.

Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs officials. 

The region's online economy is beginning to show signs of maturity, as firms attempt to pivot from growth to profitability.

Although branded as commercial deals, most of the agreements involve a steel and mining company recently acquired and renamed by a state-owned private equity firm in the wake of a tragic mining accident.

Whoever prevails on November 5, the region is bound to face a more complex and challenging economic environment.

The announcement comes not long after the government imposed similar restrictions on the sale of Apple's latest iPhone model.